Local Railroad Operating Directive

d. Safety Consultation. Installation Commanders shall require that the railroad consult

with the safety department before issuing new policy or changing existing policy in railroad

matters that affect safety. This requirement will provide the safety department with some

knowledge of railroad activities and the opportunity to recommend changes if safety is adversely

affected.

e. Safety Oversight. Installation Commanders shall appoint a railroad safety manager on

orders to have oversight of the railroad safety program.

f. Local Railroad Operating Directive. Installations shall have a local railroad

operating directive document (standard operating procedure, railroad manual, activity instruction,

etc.) which establishes procedures for every aspect of the railroad operation. Installation

Commanders should require the safety department to review this governing document before

publication and before changes are made. This requirement will ensure that the Safety

Department can determine if safety will be adversely affected by changes in railroad operations.

Local Railroad Operating Directive.

A local railroad operating directive such as standard operating procedure, railroad manual,

activity instruction, etc., is vital to the safe, effective, and efficient operation of a railroad.

a. Contents of Local Railroad Operating Directive. Installation Commanders should:

(1) Ensure that the local railroad operating directive implements all the requirements

of this publication; other pertinent directives and instructions, and the following, if applicable:

Navy MO-103, NAVFACINST 11230.1 Series, NAVSEA OP 5, Vol. 1, NAVSEA SW023-AG-

WHM-010.

(2) Ensure that the local railroad operating directive addresses the special situations

unique to the installation.

(3) Ensure that the local railroad operating directive establishes a hazard notification

system (See paragraph 4 of this section).

(4) Ensure that the local railroad operating directive establishes a program for

refresher training.

(5) Ensure that the local railroad operating directive establishes procedures for

conducting standup safety briefings.

b. Special Situations. Some of the possible special situations are discussed below:

(1) Downsizing. Downsizing may directly affect railroad operations. Personnel with

no railroad experience may be assigned to work on the railroad. Downsizing may also affect the

railroad indirectly such as loss of personnel in the safety department, facilities, fire station, etc.

The Installation Commander is still responsible for ensuring a safe railroad during and after

downsizing.

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